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Crane and Tower Operators Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Crane and Tower Operators make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$52,770
Median Annual Salary
▼
-28.2% vs 2024
$65,560
Mean Salary
$52,770
Median Salary
$25.37
Hourly Rate
Crane and Tower Operators salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Crane and Tower Operators in Idaho earn a median salary of $52,770 per year ($4,397/month).
This is 27.4% below the national average of $72,701.
Idaho ranks #49 out of 50 states for Crane and Tower Operators pay.
Salaries decreased by 28.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Crane and Tower Operators
Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.88
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.55
Mathematics
3.0
Transportation
2.93
English Language
2.91
Public Safety and Security
2.77
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(60.6% of workers)
Salaries for Crane and Tower Operators in Idaho range from $46,970 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $104,240 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,220 and $78,320.
Median $52,770
P10: $46,970P25: $49,220P75: $78,320P90: $104,240
10th
$46,970
25th
$49,220
Median
$52,770
75th
$78,320
90th
$104,240
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,970
$22.58
$3,914
25th Percentile
$49,220
$23.66
$4,101
Median (50th)
$52,770
$25.37
$4,397
75th Percentile
$78,320
$37.65
$6,526
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$104,240
$50.12
$8,686
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,560 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Crane and Tower Operators make in Idaho?
The median annual salary for Crane and Tower Operators in Idaho is $52,770 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $65,560.
What is the salary range for a Crane and Tower Operators in Idaho?
Salaries for Crane and Tower Operators in Idaho range from $46,970 at the 10th percentile to $104,240 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,220 and $78,320.
What is the starting salary for a Crane and Tower Operators in Idaho?
Entry-level Crane and Tower Operators positions in Idaho typically start around $46,970 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,220 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Crane and Tower Operators in Idaho?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Crane and Tower Operators in Idaho is approximately $25.37 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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